Delving into the Past!

The purpose of ECCNAA is to help preserve
Nevada's antiquites, encourage the study of archaeology and to educate the
public as to the aims of archaeological research. Members agree to abide
by the Code of Ethics of the Nevada Archaeological
Association.We are a group of people
who have an interest in archaeology and history. The group includes professional
and amateur archaeologists as well as individuals who simply want to learn
more about the field. As a group we do
many community projects. Some of the activites include: construction of
the Northside School exhibit; participation in the Cold Creek
archaeological excavation, the Spring Creek Mastodon excavation, the
Carlin Chinese cemetery excavation, bringing in Chautauqua performers and
speakers, facilitating hands-on educational workshops and arranging group
field trips. We have also established a scholarship endowment at Great
Basin College to assist a student in attending the Great Basin College
Field School or pursuing an anthropological field of study.

If you would like more information please contact one of the folks listed under Contacts below.

ECCNAA (Elko County Chapter Nevada Archaeological Association) href=is a group of people who are interested in Nevada's history
and prehistory. The chapter formed as a part of NAA (Nevada Archaeological Association) back in 1991. The group averages around 40 members
from the Elko area. We invite anyone and everyone who is interested in history and prehistory!

Meetings are usually held on the
first Friday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. in the classroom at the Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital.
Please check each month as times may change.
If you are interested in archaeology and history you are welcome to attend!

If you have any questions please call Donna at 738-6269 or email
murphys@citlink.net.

NAA, or the
Nevada Archaeological Association, is the statewide Archaeological
Association. It was founded in 1972 to assist in coordinating the work of
professionals and amateurs in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historical
Archaeology and related fields of endeavor in an effort to preserve the
archaeological and historical sites of Nevada; to record sites and
preserve the artifacts of those sites endangered by development; to
encourage public interest, education and involvement in the
responsibilities of archaeological and historical preservation in Nevada
and elsewhere; to encourage both professionals and amateurs to make public
the results of their efforts by publishing a journal, the Nevada
Archaeologist; and to encourage and assist the many amateur collectors,
treasure hunters and tohers in the responsible recording of their finds,
all to the benefit of the collectors, the professionals, and the future
generations of Nevadans. Members can join one
of a number of chapters or affiliates:Churchill County Chapter, Elko
County Chapter, Lincoln County Chapter, White Pine Historical and
Archaeological Society, Am-Arcs of Nevada, Archaeo Nevada Society or a
Member-at-Large.

Membership is open to any person interested in
archaeology and its allied sciences, upon written application and payment
of dues. Applicants are asked to sign a Code of Ethics, agreeing to:

1. Uphold the purpose and intent of the NAA.

2. Adhere to all antiquites laws.

3. Seek the advice, consent and assistancd of professionals in
archaeology and/or history in dealing with artifacts, sites and other
materials relating to antiquities.

4. Assist professionals and educators in accomplishing the
objectives of the NAA.

5. Be a personal envoy of the NAA and responsible for conducting
themselves in a manner so as to protect the integrity of the artifacts,
sites, or other material.

Tim Murphy is a retired,
professional archaeologist, board member and advisor for the association.
He has a degree in anthropology from University of Arizona and worked
as an archaeologist for the Bureau of Land Management for 30 plus years.

If you have any questions or comments you would like
addressed, please send an email to him at: murphys@citlink.net.

Membership in
the Elko County affiliate chapter of NAA includes membership in the
statewide organization. You will receive the quarterly publication, the
Nevada Archaeologist and their newsletter. You will also receive a
newsletter from the local chapter. For a
membership application, check here Membership
Application The Elko County Chapter Code of
Ethics are:

1. Uphold the purpose and intent of NAA.

2. Adhere to all antiquities laws

3. Seek the advice, consent and asistance of professions in
archaeology and/or history in dealing with artifacts, sites and other
materials relating to antiquities.

4. Assist professionals and educations in accomplishing the objects
of the Association.

5. Be a personal envoy of NAA (Elko County Chapter) and responsible
for conducting oneself in a manner that protects the integrity of the
artifacts, sites and other material.